Mile expiration is one of the biggest mistake any points collector can make. However, I was doing some reading on the recent legislation in Ontario and Quebec regarding loyalty programs. Ontario Bill 47 (Protecting Rewards Points Act), was passed last December. It restricts loyalty programs from implementing expiration rules based on time alone. This means…
Reader Meetup in Vancouver
ALL SLOTS ARE NOW FULL. I WILL EMAIL YOU IF YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS. I held a meet up in Toronto a few months ago which was a lot of fun, so I’ve decided to hold another one here in Vancouver. If you want to join me Monday night (around…
Buy Starwood Points: 35% Discount!
In terms of absolute value, SPG points are the most valuable. That’s partly due to flexibility, but also because they transfer at such a good ratio to other programs. The latest promotion allows you to buy Starwood points with a 35% discount. I highly recommend using SPG credit cards for all everyday purchases that don’t…
See Flight Schedules Quickly with this Trick
With complex tickets and fare construction, I use ITA Matrix. For simpler searches, I use Google Flights. One part of (award) booking is getting all the segments to align up just right, so being able to pull up flight schedules quickly makes that easier. You could use Expertflyer, but that’s a paid tool and requires…
Air Canada Altitude – Super Elite Status Overview
Air Canada Altitude is the program for frequent fliers, operated within the airline. The highest tier is Super Elite. I’ve never had elite status with Air Canada, but I’ve had it with all of the major US carriers (United, American, Delta, and Alaska). This makes me qualified to compare Air Canada to other US carriers. It’s…
Swiss Award Availability bookable with Aeroplan again!
There are many people annoyed at Aeroplan, not only because Air Canada is splitting up with them. One of the biggest complaints around is that several airlines were not bookable on Aeroplan. This was a problem limited just to Aeroplan miles. You could see the space on all the other star alliance search engines (United, ANA, etc.), but…
AMEX Improves Income and Credit Requirements
American Express recently updated their eligibility criteria for a charge or credit card. They currently have four charge cards earning Membership Rewards with improved bonuses – which are all historical highs. American Express Business Platinum Card: Get up to 75,000 Membership Rewards Points! American Express Business Gold Card: Get up to 40,000 Membership Rewards Points!…
EQ Bank Review – Earn a $25 Bonus and 2.3 percent interest!
While this isn’t a personal finance blog, managing your money is always very important when it comes to collecting points. Credit cards can provide you with a lot of miles. However, if you budget poorly and incur interest on your balances, you waste your time and effort. I’ve written a few posts before about bank account bonuses.…
Scotiabank Gold American Express – 30,000 Points Signup Bonus ($300 Free!)
Last year, I wrote about how to earn up to 4% on all purchases with the Scotiabank Gold American Express, by leveraging prepaid and reloadable cards. This is one of only two cards in Canada that allow you to do that. Additional Reading: Get up to 4% on all purchases – with manufactured spending! With the Scotiabank Gold American…
Will I Still Be Collecting Aeroplan Miles?
Since Air Canada announced they would split from Aeroplan, there has been a lot of noise about what to do. What is Happening to Aeroplan? Air Canada announced they would be creating a new program after their contract with Aimia (which owns Aeroplan) after their current contract ends in 2020. Roughly 15 years ago, Aeroplan,…
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